Children diagnosed with mild to moderate ADHD aged 6-13 years who have language problem such as speech sound disorder. Speech therapy, Aroma, Alternative treatment, Intention, Hyperactivity
Conditions
Interventions
language training in a room where vetiver essential oil is diffused for approximately 30 minutes per day, twice a week for a
total of 4 weeks to assess outcomes in terms of language skills, attention,
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Language training with vetiver essential oil,Language training without essential oil
Sponsors
Mae Fah Luang University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 13 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children diagnosed with mild to moderate ADHD aged 6-13 years who have language problem such as speech sound disorder (Unable to pronounce at least 2 sounds, accounting for 92% of the Thai articulation test) and language skill (There was 1 failed assessment item of each section) 2. Having scoring between 50 - 80 of the total possible points on each section of the Thai semantic development test for children. 3. Participants have a normal hearing or those who had problems but have already been resolved. problem 4. Participants obtained parental consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Having severe behavioral, emotional problems and sensory integration. 2. Having respiratory problems such as fever, cough, or a stuffy nose. 3. Having a history of allergies to perfumes or essential oils. 4. Uncorrected or severe visual impairments, including blindness, strabismus, or color blindness. 5. Aggressive behavior or inability to control emotions, posing a risk to themselves or others
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thai articulation test 10 minutes Participants will be asked to look at pictures and name. Their pronunciations will be recorded during the task. The number of sounds pronounced correctly by each participant will then be analyzed.,Attention 30 minutes during training VDO recording techniques to quantify movement, analyze facial expressions and motor skills, and score signs of attention loss and altered expressions through video-assisted observation,The Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham-IV (SNAP-IV) scale use to assess behavioral outcome 10 minutes a score to each item, the average rating score per item (ARI) for the severity of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and oppositional defiant disorder | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Utah Test of Language Development 10 minutes the first item up to the item that corresponds to the participant's actual age. If a participant passes an item, 1 point will be awarded; if not, 0 points will be given | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactDonlaya Promkeaw
Mae Fah Luang University
Outcome results
None listed